US Bridges

CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR21 1MSW Pleasantgrovech · Structure no. 013540

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR21 Ezra Moore RD
CrossesElam Creek
LocationCR21 1MSW Pleasantgrovech
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84794, -86.87555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1985)
Projected traffic325 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR21 Ezra Moore RD over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.